When it comes to underrated places, Kansas might just take the cake. Seriously-it’s one of the least-visited states in the ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks announced on Monday that First Day Hikes will be hosted on ...

Key personnel continue to depart the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism. Most recently Jessica Mounts, fisheries biologist for the Wichita area, announced she’s leaving soon to become ...

National parks are ranked by closest straight line distance, measured from representative points in Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area and each national park. Estimated driving times are from Here and are ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas is investing millions ...

Mike Hayden, Kansas Secretary of Wildlife and Parks and former governor, on the front porch of the cabin at center, participates in dedication ceremonies Tuesday at Lake Perry for two cabins built by ...

COUNCIL GROVE (KSNT) – Recreational services at multiple Kansas and Oklahoma lakes will be put on hold this year due to a federal hiring freeze. “We understand these temporary closures will disrupt ...

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The new leader for Kansas’ state parks is settling into his role this week. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) announced on Tuesday, May 7 in a press release that ...

Winter is the rearview mirror, and spring is underway in Kansas City. And that means hundreds of thousands of people are starting to head toward the many parks in the area with picnic baskets, ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Parks and trails across the metro have seen a huge increase in visitors during the pandemic. They are places people could go to get out of the house and still social distance. As ...

Today, the country’s 63 national parks contain at least 247 species of endangered or threatened plants and animals, more than 75,000 archaeological sites, and 18,000 miles of trails. Stacker compiled ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNW) — Kansas is investing millions of dollars in historic landmarks, wineries and theaters to boost tourism spots in the state. The Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded $30 ...